Prescription for Success: Supporting Children with ASD in the Medical Environment - Softcover

Hudson, Jill

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1931282951 ISBN 13: 9781931282956

Publisher: AAPC Publishing, 2007

Synopsis

Because of the unique needs of children with ASD, it is important to pay special attention to the details of their experience in the medical environment. Designed to help make the medical experience easier for all involved, this book presents information on ASD, the varying developmental levels, interventions, and assessments that medical staff, parents, educators, and key service providers can use to more effectively interact with and support children with ASD while in the medical setting. A CD at the back of the book includes forms and worksheets that can be printed and duplicated. Free CD includes forms, activities and games.

About this title

About the Author:

Jill Hudson, MS, CCLS is a certified child life specialist. Trained at John Hopkins, she formerly worked at children's Hospital of Philadelphia. She received her master's degree in autism/Asperger Syndrome from the University of Kansas, She is the author of Prescription for Success: Supporting Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in the Medical Environment and Cabins, Canoes and Campfires: Guidelines for Establishing a Camp for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Jill consults and presents nationally and internationally.

Synopsis:

Filled with helpful advice for health professionals and parents, this book accompanies a CD and features lots of games and quizzes to help children with autism cope.

About this edition

• Publisher: AAPC Publishing
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1931282951
• ISBN 13: 9781931282956
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 130